There is hope: San Diego Regional Bicycle Plan

SANDAG is developing a regional bicycle plan and is currently in phase 1 of the planning process. They are actively trying to get data. The workshops they offered were announced on their website and we heard about them via the SDCBC.

People who currently don't ride because of the perceived danger of riding and the lacking bike facilities in our city would never know about this great opportunity to share their concerns. Unfortunately, I have not seen any awareness campaigns around this to get more people and especially non-riders involved.

Please help spread the word.

On www.sandag.org/bicycleplan, you can do the following:

• complete a survey and let SANDAG know what's missing or where it's dangerous for you (deadline is August 31st) - this is your chance to get your voice heard!


• download bicycle maps to see the existing and proposed bicycle facilities


• easily map your own commute and let SANDAG know what you have to deal with every day and which roads are the most important to you - simply include the term SANDAG in the title when you save each route


• spread the word - email the links to anyone you know and especially those, who are scared to ride because the city has not provided the necessary bike facilities that make everyone feel safe to ride!

FYI: The bike route tool is Bikely.com and it's extremely easy to use. Don't forget to add SANDAG in the title.

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